1989 Avanti Avanti vs. 1995 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1995 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Vauxhall Carlton (355 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1989 Avanti Avanti. (202 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1989 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 104 kg more than 1995 Vauxhall Carlton.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1995 Vauxhall Carlton (531 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Avanti Avanti. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1995 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Avanti Avanti. 1989 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1995 Vauxhall Carlton has manual transmission. 1995 Vauxhall Carlton will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Avanti Avanti | 1995 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Avanti | Vauxhall |
| Model | Avanti | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1995 |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 3638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 531 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1704 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3400 mm | 2740 mm |
